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Here's what to get your mom for Mother's Day if she's a 'cool mom'

She's not a regular mom.

Miller Kern

on April 23, 2021

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Here's what to get your mom for Mother's Day if she's a 'cool mom'

Gifts for moms who aren't regular moms. Credit: Mashable photo composite

Your mom is up on all the trends and is active on Twitter and Instagram. She likes to go out and knows how to have fun. All your friends growing up wanted to hang out at your house because of her. She's not a regular mom; she's a cool mom. (If you thought you were going to get through this without a Mean Girls reference, you are sorely mistaken.)

Mother's Day is coming up and you want to get your mom a gift as cool as she is. You could stick with the classics like flowers or a nice family photo, or you could venture out and get her something unique like roller skates or a DIY hard seltzer kit. You know your mom is up for something out of the ordinary!

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Gift-giving is an art form and it's done best when the gift matches the recipient. Your mom is exciting and fun, so show her that this Mother's Day. Whether you're on a budget or you're ready to ball out, here are the best gifts to get your badass, cool mother.

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Dr. Martens boots

For The Style Icon

Your mom always rocks killer outfits and her closet could use a badass pair of Docs. These are made from the brand's signature smooth leather.

$160 DR. MARTENS

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Turntable

For The Old School Mom

Your mom probably used to listen to most of her music on a turntable. Remind her of the good old days with this record player with built-in speakers and Bluetooth connectivity.

$121 AMAZON

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Kate Spade crossbody

For The Mom Who Accessorizes

This sleek, pebble leather purse is small enough to be the perfect going-out bag, but also spacious enough to hold all of your mom's essentials.

$178 NORDSTROM

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Flight voucher

For The Traveler

Give your jet-setting mom the gift of travel with Flightgift. She'll be able to book from more than 300 airlines and the gift card is valid for two years.

Go to Flight voucher

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Roller skates

For The Mom Who Likes To Have Fun

Your free spirit mother will look cool as hell rolling down the street on a bright pair of skates. These skates are high quality and made from vegan materials.

$94.95 IMPALA ROLLER SKATES

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Airbnb gift card

For The Adventurer

Give your mom the chance to explore a new city by paying for her lodging. Or use this gift as an incentive for her to come visit you if you don't live in the same area.

Go to Airbnb gift card

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Nuface facial toning device

For The Skin Care Queen

All types of skin are beautiful, but if your mom wants to keep wrinkles away, grab her this facial toner. It stimulates the skin to improve contour while reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

$199 ULTA

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VR headset

For The Gamer Mom

Does your mom always beat you when you play video games together? Get her a VR headset to give her a totally immersive gaming experience.

$399 AMAZON

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Instant camera

For The Instagram Mom

Scrapbooks and photo albums aren't as big as they used to be, but if your mom still likes to have physical pictures, gift her an instant camera. Her photo collection will get a cool, modern upgrade.

$69.99 BEST BUY

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Plant

For The Plant Mom

Maybe your mom is an empty nester or maybe she just wants another living thing to take care of. Either way, get her a cute plant to add some extra life to her home.

$35 BLOOMSCAPE

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AirPods Pro

For Listening To Her Tunes

You can't go wrong with getting your mom the latest wireless earbuds from Apple. She'll get to listen to her music cord-free and look cool doing it.

$249.99 AMAZON

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Boxycharm

For The Beauty Guru

Boxycharm is a monthly makeup and skin/hair care subscription box that includes four to five full-sized products. It makes a great gift if your mom likes to try out new beauty brands and products.

$25 BOXYCHARM

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Cards Against Humanity

For The Funny Mom

Moms with a raunchy sense of humor will love playing Cards Against Humanity. You might see a new side of your mom while playing this game.

$25 TARGET

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Silk pillowcase

For Skin And Hair Care

Sleeping on a silk pillowcase creates less friction damage to the skin and hair. Your mom's hair will be looking silky smooth and her skin will wake up happy.

$59 BROOKLINEN

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Calligraphy set

For Learning A New Skill

This kit is an easy introduction into the skill of calligraphy and will have your mom creating gorgeous lettering. Expect to see it on future birthday cards.

$24.99 MICHAEL'S

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Handmade walnut table

For The Rustic Decorator

If your mom is always updating the decor in her house, she needs this beautiful walnut table. It's great for an entryway or behind a sofa.

$385.05 ETSY

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'Bad Girls Throughout History'

For The Feminist

Your badass feminist mom needs a badass feminist book about women who have shaped history. The content plus the nice design style make Bad Girls Throughout History a home run.

$19.95 URBAN OUTFITTERS

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Wine

For The Wine Connoisseur

A bottle of wine is a timeless gift and wine.com has a huge selection of the sweet nectar. Grab your mom's favorite or inspire her to try something new.

Go to Wine

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S'well bottle

For Hydrating In Style

It's important to style hydrated, and stylish S'well bottles make drinking water feel fun. They keep liquid cold up to 24 hours or hot up to 12. Plus, there are tons of cute designs to choose from.

$25 S'WELL

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DIY hard seltzer kit

For The White Claw Fan

If your mom plans on spending the summer crushing spiked seltzer, snag this DIY kit for her. It has everything she needs to make her own grapefruit flavored hard selzter.

$35 UNCOMMONGOODS

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Spafinder gift card

For Pampering Mom

Everyone could use a spa day to get a massage, facial, or some other relaxing treatment. Spafinder has a network of spas around the country, so your mom will likely be able to find a location close to her.

Go to Spafinder gift card

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Pasta maker

For The Chef

If your mom's a wizard in the kitchen, give her the tools she needs to make pasta from scratch. And hey, maybe you'll get to enjoy some of her creations.

$34.99 AMAZON

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Essential oil diffuser

For Stress Relief

There's nothing like the calming scent of lavender after a long day. Your mom will appreciate this marbled essential oil diffuser to provide some stylish aromatherapy.

$32.99 BED BATH & BEYOND

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Sideways initial necklace

For A Touch Of Personalization

Moms love personalized jewelry, and this necklace takes a unique spin on the classic initial pendant. Customize with your mother's initial or those of you and your siblings.

$29 ETSY

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Nintendo switch

For The Gamer Mom

Is mom constantly trying to “borrow” your Switch? It might be time to finally pick up one that’s all her own! Whether she’s really into Mario or she wants to commit more time to her Animal Crossing game, a Switch of her own will be very well received.

$299.99 AMAZON

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Aesop hand balm

For Luxe Hand Treatment

Does mom love her Aesop products? While she probably already has her skincare routine down pat, the Reverence Aromatique hand balm will certainly up her hand cream game. This super luxe hand treatment smells great and works really hard at keeping her hands moisturized without becoming greasy.

$34.68 AMAZON

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'The Home Edit Life'

For Getting Organized

We’re all guilty of binge watching Get Organized with The Home Edit on Netflix, but all the cool moms already knew about cleaning queens Clea and Joanna when they were only Instagram famous. The Home Edit Life gives readers a look into exactly how to to translate home organization into all aspects of life.

$16.99 AMAZON

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'Modern Comfort Food'

For At Home Entertaining

We could all use a little more Barefoot Contessa in our lives these days and Modern Comfort Food is the closest most of us will get to being invited to Ina Garten’s home for dinner. This delightful cookbook contains tons of easy to make recipes that will warm up her house and make entertaining super easy.

$21 AMAZON

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UGG slide slippers

For Getting Cozy

If she’s so cool that her toes are constantly chilly, consider getting her a pair of trendy slippers! The UGG Fluff Yeah slippers are a great option for moms on the go — while they’re super cozy and warm, the bottoms are made of a tough rubber so she can easily run outside to check the mail as needed.

$99.95 AMAZON

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Horoscope stone set

For The Mom Into Astrology

If she’s constantly telling you all about how the moon phases are affecting her work life or how her horoscope played out, she’ll probably jump at the chance to own her very own collection of healing crystals — catered to her specific horoscope.

$28 AMAZON

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Astrology self-care book

For Encouraging Self-care

The Little Book of Self-Care comes as a great mini read for moms who are into all things self-care. Curated based on her star sign, this guide illustrates exactly how she should be unwinding to best suit her needs.

$12.99 AMAZON

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LED star projector

For Cool Lighting

These night sky simulators have been all over Instagram lately — and she probably already has one on her wish list. The light projector will allow her to cast the night sky into her home for an instantly cozy feel.

$59.99 AMAZON

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Longchamp Le Pliage backpack

For Running Around Town

Longchamp Le Pliage bags will never go out of style — but the backpack takes the classic accessory to a whole new level. Just big enough to fit all her day-to-day essentials, this little backpack will quickly become her new go-to.

$125 NORDSTROM

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Rothy's pointed flats

For The Stylish Mom

Does mom constantly complain about how quickly she wears out her flats come summertime? It’s about time she met Rothy's. These innovative flats really do last and can even be thrown in the wash if they’re getting particularly dirty or smelly.

$145 ROTHY'S

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Glossier sunscreen

For The Skincare Savvy Mom

She’s probably told you a hundred and one times to make sure you’ve got your sunscreen on. It’s time to pay back the favor with Glossier’s Invisible Shield sunscreen. This non-sticky formula makes sunscreen as convenient to apply as any other skincare product — and it smells really, really good.

$25 GLOSSIER

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iPhone wallet with MagSafe

For The Smartphone Obsessed

Part of what makes her a cool mom is how connected she is to all things social media and pop culture, and if she really is that well acquainted with her smartphone, she’ll love this iPhone wallet. The elegant-looking, RFID-blocking add-on allows her to pop all of her cards and IDs right on the back of her phone — without worrying about her details getting stolen.

$59 APPLE

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Countertop composter

For The Eco-conscious Mom

Cool moms know how important it is to reduce household waste — and this countertop composter will help her do just that. The surprisingly aesthetically-pleasing composter is a huge step up from that municipality-provided bin and ensures her compost won’t give off any smells while it breaks down.

$40 HUCKBERRY

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Weighted blanket

For De-stressing

Even the coolest of moms need to decompress sometimes and the AmazonBasics weighted blanket will become a key part of her de-stressing routine. This trendy little throw blanket looks great on the couch or thrown over a chair and makes for a pretty great instant hug whenever she needs one.

$88.72 AMAZON

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Makeup bag

For The Mom Who Knows She’s Cool

Certain cool moms just know they’re cool and if she’s regularly channeling her inner Mrs. George, only a nod to the OG cool mom herself will do. This cheeky cosmetic bag will come as a reminder every time she goes to touch up her makeup.

$14.26 AMAZON

Miller Kern

Deputy Shopping Editor

Miller Kern is the Deputy Editor of Shopping and Reviews at Mashable, where she writes and edits reviews, roundups, deals, and news stories about tech products, including headphones, skincare devices, laptops, sex toys, e-readers, robot vacuums, and more. She's been covering all things shopping and tech, including shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday, for Mashable since 2019. Miller can tell you which products are actually worth your money. She also explores trends in the shopping sphere, such as dupes and viral TikTok moments.